Frisée Salad with Bacon, Dates, and Red Onion

Ingredients

• 3 bacon slices
• chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 teaspoons honey
• divided
• 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
• 1 large head of frisée
• torn (about 4 cups)
• 2 1/2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (about 1/2 of 5-ounce log)
• crumbled
• 1/3 cup walnut halves

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in heavy small skillet over medium heat until crisp.

2. 2

   Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate.

3. 3

   Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in skillet.

4. 4

   Add olive oil, 3 teaspoons honey, dates, and onion to skillet.

5. 5

   Stir in vinegar.

6. 6

   Season dressing with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Place frisée in medium bowl; add dressing and toss.

8. 8

   Divide salad between 2 plates.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.